Damn Ralph sure could play the guitar.
Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter - "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"
Prince - "Computer Blue"
Don Felder - "I Can't Tell You Why"
Jimmy Page - "Since I've Been Lovin' You"
Mick Taylor - "Winter"
Mick Taylor - "Time Waits For No One"
James Honeyman-Scott - "Mystery Achievement"
Carlos Santana - "Samba Pa Ti"
Wes Montgomery - "Bumpin' On Sunset"
2. Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb
Both guitar solos are placed perfectly in the song. I love how smooth Waters is, he just let's it flow out so effortlessly.
I love your inclusion of Felder and Taylor contributions on your list. They are often overlooked.Beauty is in the ear of the listener, for sure.
However, the problem with the question is that many people confuse virtuosity with "musicality". Imho, a great solo requires both.
There are lots of amazing technical solos that lack "musicality". I am not a player, but my best friend is. He listens for what he terms "ideas", which is musicality delivered while improvising on the melody. Mere technical proficiency without ideas (say, Alvin Lee), does not meet the criteria.
With that as context, I submit in no particular order:
Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter - "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"
Jeff 'Skunk Baxter - "Do It Again"
Prince - "Computer Blue"
Don Felder - "I Can't Tell You Why"
Don Felder - "One of These Nights"
Jimmy Page - "Since I've Been Lovin' You"
Mick Taylor - "Winter"
Mick Taylor - "Time Waits For No One"
James Honeyman-Scott - "Mystery Achievement"
Carlos Santana - "Samba Pa Ti"
Wes Montgomery - "Bumpin' On Sunset"
Dickie Betts - "(Sweet) Melissa"
Eddie Van Halen - "Beat It"
Thanks for the nod. We all listen for ever-fresh sound.I love your inclusion of Felder and Taylor contributions on your list. They are often overlooked.
Not a single guitarist solo but the three part hand off solos on “Carry That Weight” off Abbey Road. Paul hands off to John who hands off to George for 3 rotations.
Classic
Terry Kath is horribly underrated. He was an incredible guitar player.Personally the ones that grab me......1. Terry Kath 25 or 6 to 4, 2. Jimi Hendrix Stone Free. 3.Berton Averre (The Knack) My Sharona. 4.Dweezil Zappa Let's Talk about it. 5. Eric Clapton Little Wing.
That is just sick for acoustic!No one ever mentions Roy Clark but that dude could play the guitar.
Incredible as well... love the licks of this song... Roy Clark and JF are two great entries
Holyshit I enjoyed that! Saw them in Houston in 1981, on the floor. I was 1, but the show was epic.Alex Lifeson in Limelight.
It has a mournful qualify that complements the lyrics.
agree. hard to top EddieEruption
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SRV’s version of Voodoo Child is tops for me.1. SRV - Little Wing.. One of the only pieces of music that change whatever mood I'm in.
Don't think there will be too much argument on my number 1, especially on this board.
2. Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb
Both guitar solos are placed perfectly in the song. I love how smooth Waters is, he just let's it flow out so effortlessly.
3. Jimi - All Along the Watchtower - He was just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. He would have taken music to places it will never see now. Just think how much better guys like SRV and Clapton could have been had Jimi was around to push them.
Here's one to test your music knowledge. Saw this group back in the mid 70's at the armadillo. Absolute top 5 live act I've aver seen, and I was at the armadillo for zapa. Great guitar solo1. SRV - Little Wing.. One of the only pieces of music that change whatever mood I'm in.
Don't think there will be too much argument on my number 1, especially on this board.
2. Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb
Both guitar solos are placed perfectly in the song. I love how smooth Waters is, he just let's it flow out so effortlessly.
3. Jimi - All Along the Watchtower - He was just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. He would have taken music to places it will never see now. Just think how much better guys like SRV and Clapton could have been had Jimi was around to push them.
Was going to put forth 25 or 6 to 4 as well, but you beat me to it.Personally the ones that grab me......1. Terry Kath 25 or 6 to 4, 2. Jimi Hendrix Stone Free. 3.Berton Averre (The Knack) My Sharona. 4.Dweezil Zappa Let's Talk about it. 5. Eric Clapton Little Wing.
I figured his was in the thread somewhere. Glad I found it before I posted.Joe Satriani
“Always with Me, Always with You”
Recuerdos de la Alhambra (tremolo) played by Andres Segovia1. SRV - Little Wing.. One of the only pieces of music that change whatever mood I'm in.
Don't think there will be too much argument on my number 1, especially on this board.
2. Roger Waters - Comfortably Numb
Both guitar solos are placed perfectly in the song. I love how smooth Waters is, he just let's it flow out so effortlessly.
3. Jimi - All Along the Watchtower - He was just starting to scratch the surface of his potential. He would have taken music to places it will never see now. Just think how much better guys like SRV and Clapton could have been had Jimi was around to push them.